Jewelry Workshop at the Grand Bazaar

Sightseeing  :  Turkey  :  Marmara  :  Istanbul  :  Cultural Tours

Get inspired by Istanbul’s vibe and creative thinking. This is a very special Grand Bazaar experience, something unusual. We all know that everybody is here in the Grand Bazaar to buy some rings, bracelets, handicrafts. What if we’d say -instead of buying- we were going to make one?Our workshop is located in one of the hidden inns of the Grand Bazaar. You definitely need to have your map ready as you make your way to the atelier. Eren Usta (Usta means master or teacher in Turkish) has been actively devoting himself to this handicraft for almost 25 year from now. Usta says he learned this workmanship from his father.

Our workshop lasts approximately three hours. To be able to spend more time with each student, we decided to allow up to 4 people in our classes. After meeting each other and of-course having a cup of Turkish tea, we first start with the tools and objects which we’ll be using during our jewellery workshop session.

Following the short introduction, you’ll need to choose among four different ring types. After you decide which ring you are interested in making, Eren Usta briefs you on how to make it. We turn the music on and start! Hands-on.